Managed to capture 4R-ABK while on the bus heading to Arrival.

On another note, flew on 4R-ALB en-route to Jarkata (UL364), the older business class layout still works but not EY, feel theres room for improvement. I have not flown on the new A333, would love to know how it compares with the A332 EY.

What's happening to 4R-ABK?

SriLankan A330-200, 4R-ALC faced a hydraulic failure at Dammam airport (DMM) today while it was to come to Colombo as UL264. Aircraft is still at Dammam (AOG).

A321neo SriLankan

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4r-anc, msn7663? Why no engines?

SriLankan & Japan Airlines expand codeshare, add new routes

SriLankan Airlines said it is strengthening its presence in the Japanese travel market through the expansion of its codeshare agreement with oneworld alliance partner Japan Airlines (JAL), introducing six new routes.

“The enhanced codeshare agreement means that passengers will be able to expand the convenience of a single ticket itinerary, interlined luggage and the ability to earn frequent flyer miles on either airline,” a statement from the national carrier said.

The six new routes, subject to requisite regulatory approvals, are Narita (Tokyo)-Bangkok, Narita (Tokyo)-Singapore, Narita (Tokyo)-Kuala Lumpur, Haneda (Tokyo)-Bangkok, Haneda (Tokyo)-Singapore, and Narita (Tokyo)-New Delhi.

They are in addition to the existing four routes of Kansai (Osaka)-Bangkok, Nagoya-Bangkok, Nagoya-Narita (Tokyo) and Itami (Osaka)-Narita (Tokyo), and will create new choice travel options to South Asia for travellers in more cities across Japan, the statement said. “These flights will be operated on JAL aircraft, with both JAL and SriLankan flight numbers.”

Passengers can connect to Colombo and on to any destination in SriLankan’s global route network on SriLankan flights from Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi and Tokyo. This includes the Maldives, a highly popular vacation destination among Japanese tourists.

JAL will place its code on SriLankan flights to Colombo from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and New Delhi, in addition to its current codeshares on SriLankan flights on the Narita (Tokyo)-Colombo Bangkok-Colombo and Colombo-Male routes.

“SriLankan has, in recent months, greatly strengthened its network throughout Asia and the Middle East in order to better serve the rapidly expanding travel markets of these regions,” the statement said.

“It has also expanded its codeshare agreements, most notably with partner airlines in the prestigious oneworld network. The enhanced codeshare agreement is expected to have a positive effect on tourism and trade between Japan and Sri Lanka.”

Its a list of aircraft being operated by SriLankan Airlines.

Hi Rahal,

4R-ABK has been ferried to CGK a couple of days ago. Any reason why?

Thanks,

Hi..sent there for painting ...

Why can't we do it in lk? I've seen we do painting in lk too.

What is happening to ABK? Which airline is it going to? Painting into which airline color scheme?

I dont know the exact reason but could be a special requirement or even the inability to vacant the hangar fully ... Its going to Indigo after this .... Theit livery will be painted

SriLankan Airlines outlines A321neo S17 service

SriLankan Airlines in the 3rd quarter plans to induct Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet, with configuration of J12Y176. Planned A321neo schedule for summer 2017 season, until 28OCT17, as follow.

Colombo – Abu Dhabi eff 15JUL17 1 daily
Colombo – Chennai eff 18JUL17 UL129/130 1 weekly
Colombo – Delhi eff 15JUL17 UL195/196 1 daily
Colombo – Hyderabad eff 12JUL17 UL177/178 4 weekly
Colombo – Kochi eff 15JUL17 UL167/168 1 daily
Colombo – Singapore eff 16JUL17 UL306/307 1 daily
Colombo – Visakhapatnam eff 13JUL17 UL159/160 1 weekly

Malindo Air - Colombo service increase from late-April 2017

Kuala Lumpur – Colombo eff 19APR17 Increase from 9 to 11 weekly